Sam Alonso

The committee convened and the Finance Committee Chair position was filled, with Mr. DiCarlo accepting the nomination. Key actions included the acceptance of the payment register ending December 21, 2025, totaling $811,391.30, and the payment register ending January 12, 2026, totaling $75,456.91. Additionally, the committee accepted December's bank statement without incident.

The committee reviewed financial items, including the payment register totaling $1,366,845.60, which incorporated the first payment for the RAC roof project. The January bank statement was accepted without incident. A report indicated the STAR Ohio account balance was $5,088,879.74 with an associated rate of 3.84%. New business confirmed the scheduling of the next meeting.

Key discussions included the Mayor's report regarding the unsuccessful application for OPWC grant funds and updates on equipment maintenance by the Service Department. The Reminderville Athletic Club (RAC) reported on the Cinco de Miler 5k sponsorship and ongoing natatorium roof project, including a requested extension due to weather issues; rebranding artwork is also planned. The Finance Director is preparing the Hinkle annual financial report. The Fire Chief confirmed the submission of FEMA funds. The Architectural Review Board (ARB) approved the color almond for the service garage, a decision Council may overrule. The Finance Committee approved several payments, including the first installment for the RAC roof project. The Communications committee is finalizing plans for an upcoming kids art show and planning a fall adults art show. The JEDD reported increased revenue in January. Several legislative items were introduced for a first or second reading, including resolutions to accept NOPEC grants, confirm an appointment to the Architectural Board of Review, file for a BWC Safety Initiative Grant, accept a Summit County recycling grant, and approve a change order and engage services for the RAC roof project.

The key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the acceptance of the financial reports and consideration of several legislative items, all declared as emergencies. Legislation involved the second reading of an Ordinance amending the codified ordinances regarding the Fire Department standard hourly rate, and resolutions promoting an individual to Fire Lieutenant. Several resolutions were passed unanimously by emergency to accept grant funding from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) for energy and community events, confirming an appointment to the Architectural Board of Review, applying for a Bureau of Workers' Compensation Safety Initiative Grant for equipment purchase, and accepting a community recycling assistance grant from Summit County. Additionally, the council approved Change Order #5 for the RAC Roof and Natatorium Restoration Project and engaged Construction Resources, Inc. for additional field observation services for the same project.

The meeting addressed several legislative items requiring emergency declaration and immediate action. Discussions included the first reading of an ordinance to amend the codified ordinances regarding the Fire Department standard hourly rate, and an emergency ordinance for 2026 City Budget appropriation and revenue adjustments. Resolutions considered included confirming appointments to the Volunteer Firefighters' Dependents Fund, authorizing an agreement with Rell E. Rell Productions for music services for a 5k event, promoting a member to Fire Lieutenant, and hiring new Recreation Aides for the Athletic Club. The agenda was amended to remove a name from Resolution 08-2026 prior to the vote.